Day 27 – Caution
Driving is probably my least favorite thing to do. I see it as a dreaded chore — worse than latrine duty. Perhaps it’s because I missed that whole right of…
Category: Journey
Day 25 – The Smell of Pine
Growing up, Saturday was clean up day. I had two choices — either get up and help or get out of the house. Most often, I chose the latter. Doing…
Day 23 – Your Debut
Today is the day you’ve been waiting for — the emergence of your new self. The first thing I want you to do is to take a deep, cleansing breath.…
Day 22 – In the Stillness
Scripture reminds us that all things must be done properly — one thing after another. It doesn’t mention anything about taking shortcuts or omitting things. Another translation states do everything…
Day 20 – Rinse Cycle
God is so good. For the past 10 days, it’s been raining in my neck of the woods. We’ve had a few thunderstorms, wind, hail, and now there’s just a…
Day 16 – Stains
Has this ever happened to you? You empty all your pockets before throwing your clothes into the wash, and when you take them out to dry, there’s a mysterious stain…
Day 15 – We’re Halfway There
It’s hard to imagine that two weeks have already gone by. We’ve been on this weight loss challenge together, and it feels good to travel this road with friends. I…
Day 14 – Step on the Scale
I’m curious. When was the last time you stepped on the scale? Some people check every single day! That may seem excessive, but when you’re dieting or experimenting with a…
Day 12 – Two Are Better
Keep looking in the mirror, and don’t forget to find a mirror friend who’s also walking the road to freedom. We were not meant to walk this road alone, and…